Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : A data driven approach to prehabilitation and rehabilitation for hip and knee replacement patients
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
A patient’s ability to walk has a profound effect on their health, functional ability and independence. Patients with late stage hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) undergo joint replacement surgery so that they can walk normally again without pain. However, patient [....] » Read More
Title : Selective denervation for persistent knee pain after total knee arthroplasty: Long-term outcomes
Shaomin Shi, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
Despite the overall success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), up to 20% of patients report dissatisfaction, often due to persistent pain. One potential cause is neuroma formation in the sensory nerve branches of the knee. We found that up to 9.7% of primary TKA patients and 21% o [....] » Read More
Title : Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries(TSCI) – Is the current standard of care evidence based?
W S El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom
The incidence of Traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) is small and ranges between 10-50/million population/year. Prior to the second WW the great majority of patients died within two years of injury. Since the 2nd WW, due to the efforts of the pioneers who dedicated their profes [....] » Read More
Title : Safety and efficacy of distraction osteogenesis for height dysphoria
Dimitrios Giotikas, LIPS Battersea Healthcare, United Kingdom
Distraction osteogenesis for stature increase treatment really pushes patients, treating teams and implants to their limits.This is because distraction osteogenesis for stature increase is done simultaneously bilaterally, and involves longer lengthening compared to its other clin [....] » Read More
Title : Sports medicine pearls of the foot and ankle
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
Sports injuries to the foot and ankle are some of the most common athletic injuries but are sometimes mis- diagnosed and/or mis-treated. An early and accurate diagnosis will aid in a safe and expedited treatment and earlier return to sport. Presentation will include a brief histo [....] » Read More
Title : Short-term clinical outcomes on a new dual-taper wedge femoral stem in total hip replacement
Jonathan Courtney, Orthopedic Surgery Associates, United States
The use of dual-tapered stems in total hip arthroplasty is not a new concept, and its popularity in the direct-anterior total hip approach has increased. This study is a follow-up to a one that was presented last year, and analyzed the early clinical and radiological results of t [....] » Read More
Title : Obstacle course racing: Uncovering the demographics, training practices, and injury risks of the popular sport
Vahe Yacoubian, Loma Linda University, United States
Background: Obstacle course racing (OCR) is a popular sport that combines endurance, strength, and athleticism. Despite its popularity, there is limited research on the demographic characteristics, training practices, and injury patterns of OCR athletes. This study is the largest [....] » Read More
Title : Review of hand related complications in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Management and recommendations
Ahmad Mirza, Augusta University, United States
In patients receiving dialysis for end stage renal disease (ESRD), hand related complications are observed in response to arterial injury from hemodialysis access. In this review, we assess the signs and symptoms associated with the following complications: carpal tunnel, trigger [....] » Read More
Title : Missed hind foot fractures – Worth a second look?
Akash Ganguly, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS FT, United Kingdom
Injuries of the foot and ankle are common in any ED department, with nearly half a million patients presenting with a first diagnosis of hindfoot or ankle sprain in the UK in 2023/24. Plain radiographs remain the standard initial imaging offered. However, fractures continue to be [....] » Read More
Title : Performance of sonication when compared to an enhanced method of Periprosthetic Tissue Processing (PPT) – when should explanted prosthesis be sent for sonication?
Eoin Wallace , Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Aims: Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is a serious complication following joint replacement, with an incidence of 1% to 2% nationally. Accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management, especially as the volume of joint replacements are expected to rise. Traditional ti [....] » Read More
Title : CONSORT compliance of randomised controlled trials in elective hand surgery: A systematic review
Panagiotis Bompolas, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Purpose: The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials for Non-Pharmacological Treatments (CONSORT-NPT) guidelines were developed to improve the reporting quality of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs). Compliance of RCTs with these checklist criteria ensures transparency, repro [....] » Read More
Title : A comprehensive evaluation of posterior surgical approaches in the management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Laminoplasty versus laminectomy with fusion
Mahmoud El Assadi, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Background: Widespread uncertainty persists in the surgical community on the optimal treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), specifically on whether laminoplasty or laminectomy with fusion is superior. This study seeks to compare clinical outcomes, radiographic outco [....] » Read More
Title : Financial implications of undercoding in elective orthopaedic cases
Rukayya Usman, North Middlsex University Hospital, United Kingdom
Background: Medical diagnoses, procedures, patient comorbidity and social history are all used by coders to guide their coding. Clinical codes of varying value are generated on the basis of this information provided by clinicians. When this information is not communicated effecti [....] » Read More
Title : Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections vs corticosteroid injections for the non-operative treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Suchir Sampath Gella, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Recent guidelines advise the use of Cortico Steroid (CS) injections in the non-operative management of Rotator CTendinopathies (RCTs). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections have been suggested as an alternative, but consensus has not been reached regarding efficacy. This meta-ana [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring SKINTED: A delayed onset dermatitis following total knee arthroplasty
Ayesha Lala, The Rivers Hospital, United Kingdom
Total knee replacement surgery may uncommonly result in a specific dermatological condition termed SKINTED. This term denotes "Surgery to the Knee, injury to the Infrapatellar branch of the saphenous Nerve, Traumatic Eczematous Dermatitis," representing an autonomic den [....] » Read More
Title : Optimizing acute Soft Tissue Knee Injury Management (STKIM): A retrospective study on protocol implementation
Ashmitha, St Peter’s and Ashford Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: Soft tissue knee Injuries (STKI) are common presentations in emergency departments, yet no standardized protocol exists for their management. Delays in imaging, specialist review, and physiotherapy contribute to inefficiencies, increased healthcare costs, and prolon [....] » Read More
Title : Does pre-operative dysplasia severity influence functional outcomes after periacetabular osteotomy?
Connor Alexander Fitz Gerald, Auckland University, New Zealand
The influence of pre-operative dysplasia severity on the outcomes of PeriAcetabular Osteotomy (PAO) has not been thoroughly investigated. It remains unclear whether the benefits of PAO in patients with mild dysplasia outweigh the potential risks associated with this challenging p [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating the risk of bias in randomized control trials in orthopedic surgery: Using chatGPT4o, gemini pro, and claude 3.5
Assil Mahamid, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Israel
Introduction: The accurate assessment of the risk of bias (RoB) is critical in clinical research to ensure the validity of study findings traditionally evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT-4, have demonstrated potential to [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating the early years: Challenges and lessons as a young orthopedic surgeon
Dareen Rednah, Alfaraidy Medical Center, Saudi Arabia
Background: The transition from medical training to independent orthopedic practice is a critical period in a surgeon’s career. Young orthopedic surgeons face unique challenges, including technical skill refinement, decision-making under pressure, navigating mentorship, and [....] » Read More
Title : Incidence of postoperative progressive segment degeneration at decompression and adjacent segments after minimally invasive lumbar decompression surgery: A 5-year follow-up study
Hasibullah Habibi, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan
Background: Adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) has been reported previously well after the fusion surgeries however ASD after the microendoscopic and microscopic surgeries has not been reported Objective: There are several reported studies on the incidence of adjacent segme [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of combined WALANT and Tranexamic Acid (TXA) application on postoperative bleeding and complications in CMC arthroplasty: A comparative study
Fatih Yuvaci, Istanbul University, Turkey
Background: Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) has become a preferred anesthetic approach in hand surgery due to its benefits in reducing costs, avoiding systemic anesthetics, and enhancing intraoperative patient communication. Tranexamic Acid (TXA), a potent [....] » Read More
Title : Could it be brucella melitensis? Recognizing and managing a rare pathogen in periprosthetic infections among patients from Anatolia
Omer Faruk Sevim, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Hospital, Turkey
Brucella melitensis-associated periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a rare yet critical challenge, especially in endemic regions such as Anatolia. This presentation reviews a case series involving five patients treated at tertiary hospitals. Advanced diagnostics like prolon [....] » Read More
Title : Robotics, virtual and augmented reality in orthopedics
Ramon Gonzalez Pola, Centro Medico ABC, Mexico
Advancements in technology are revolutionizing the field of orthopedics, with the incorporation of robotics, virtual reality, and augmented reality playing a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and surgical precision. This presentation will delve into the latest innovation [....] » Read More
Title : Safety and efficacy of antegrade elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation for pediatric distal radius metaphyseal- Diaphyseal junction fractures
Jiuhui Han, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, China
Background and Purpose: The distal radial metaphyseal-diaphysis junction (DRMDJ) is anatomically distinct, featuring muscle tendon migration areas, sparse muscle attachment, reduced vascular perforations, and a proximally expanding medullary cavity. Pediatric fractures in this re [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison of open brostrom-gould repair and arthroscopic anatomical repair of the Anterior Talo Fibular Ligament (ATFL) in the management of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability (CLAI)
Amgalankhuu Orkhontuul, National Trauma and Orthopedic Research Center, Mongolia
Background: Chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) is commonly treated with surgical repair of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). While the brostrom-gould procedure is widely accepted, minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques have gained popularity. This study compares [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluation of functional and radiological outcomes of percutaneous herbert screw fixation in jones fractures: A prospective study
Navdeep Singh Keer, Central Institute of Orthopaedics, India
Background: Jones fractures, occurring at the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal, present a significant risk of delayed union or non-union due to the relative vascular watershed at the fracture site. In highly active individuals, surgical fixation is often pr [....] » Read More
Title : Fixed angle locking plate in patellar fractures: A prospective evaluation of functional and radiological outcomes
Navdeep Singh Keer, Central Institute of Orthopaedics, India
Background: Patellar fractures account for approximately 1% of all skeletal injuries and can significantly disrupt the extensor mechanism of the knee. Traditional fixation methods such as tension band wiring (TBW) are often associated with complications including hardware irritat [....] » Read More
Title : Management of arthralgia in unani system of medicine
Munawwar Husain Kazmi, Hamdard University, India
Unani Medicine is also a rich source of classical knowledge on various chronic diseases including arthritis. In Unani system of Medicine this clinical condition is being treated either with single herbal drugs or with compound formulations for centuries. People are getting Since [....] » Read More
Title : Core decompression of the femoral head for treating a bone marrow lesion with IntraOsseous BioPlasty® (IOBP®) technique – Case report
Konstantin Mitev, Zan Mitrev Clinic, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
53 year female patient with avascular necrosis of right hip complaint of pain and limited hip joint function. After the clinical evaluation and imaging technique minimal invasive surgical operation was indicated. We made hip core decompression with intraosseos bioplasty technique [....] » Read More
Title : Periarticular gunshot fractures with the formation of primary soft tissue and bone structure defects
Yurii Klapchuk, Military Medical Clinical Center of the Northern Region, Ukraine
Background: Gunshot wounds to large joints in the structure of limb injuries, with the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, increased from 16 to 23%. In the structure of joint injuries, a combination of soft tissue defects and bones of the epimetaphyseal area occurr [....] » Read More
Title : Silent breakdown: Spontaneous tendon ruptures in hemodialysis patients
Ansaba Naseer, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Spontaneous tendon ruptures are rare but severe complications in patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis for End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). The underlying mechanisms are multifactorial, involving chronic uremia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, vascular calcifications, and col [....] » Read More
Title : Defining optimal follow-up for computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty: A 10-year analysis of implant survivorship, outcomes, and patient factors in 1,677 cases
Amin Bolourchi, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, United Kingdom
Background: Computer navigated total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective and established treatment for knee arthritis. However, the optimal duration for patient follow-up remains unclear. This study aims to determine the ideal follow-up period and analyse long-term outcomes a [....] » Read More
Title : Outcomes of periprosthetic distal femur fractures managed surgically with fixation or revision to Distal Femoral Replacement (DFR)
Adam Truss, Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: With an ageing population and increasing arthroplasty prevalence, periprosthetic distal femur fractures are rising. Surgical management includes open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or revision to Distal Femoral Replacement (DFR). This study reviews outcomes foll [....] » Read More
Title : Are longer metatarsal lengths ubiquitous in patients with primary metatarsalgia
Matthew Farrugia, National Health Service (NHS), United Kingdom
Background: Metatarsalgia is a generic term used to describe localised forefoot pain around the metatarsals. Primary metatarsalgia is thought to be caused by excessive loading over one or multiple metatarsal heads resulting in inflammation and painful callosities. Maestro et al.i [....] » Read More
Title : Adenosine, Lidocaine and Magnesium (ALM) therapy modulates early sex-specific inflammatory, immune responses and augments joint tissue healing following experimental anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction
Jodie Morris, James Cook University, Australia
Background and Aims: Frontline strategies to minimise sex-specific surgery-induced inflammation, and improve joint tissue healing following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are lacking. Adenosine, lidocaine and magnesium (ALM) therapy has been shown to blunt posto [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming orthopaedics: Harnessing the metaverse for enhanced patient care, education, and collaboration
Nicholas Tin Lik Wong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the urgency for digital transformation across the healthcare landscape, with orthopaedics being one of the fields that stands to benefit substantially. The integration of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence [....] » Read More
Title : A novel approach to hallux varus repair
Zachary Shih, University of Arizona, United States
Introduction: Hallux varus, characterized by the medial deviation of the great toe, often results from the surgical overcorrection of hallux valgus deformities. Addressing this condition poses a significant challenge due to the need for complex surgical correction that maintains [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of gut microbiome on fibromyalgia
Nilay Naddaf, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom
Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition which is distinguished by widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive fogging (1). In the UK fibromyalgia is the most common cause of chronic pain with an estimated prevalence of 5.4% (2). New research is showing microbiome potentia [....] » Read More
Title : A novel computed tomography-based three-column MLP classification of intertrochanteric fracture
Qilong Jiang, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Objectives: The aim of our study was to introduce a novel three-dimensional computed tomography (3DCT)-based three-column classification (named “MLP classification system”) of intertrochanteric fractures and evaluate its reproducibility and reliability. [....] » Read More
Title : Patient-specific versus oxford microplasty instrumentation in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Yu Deng, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Background: The purpose of the study was to compare patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) with Oxford microplasty instrumentation (MPI) in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for patients with anteromedial osteoarthritis (AMOA). Methods: We performed a prospective study [....] » Read More